Washington’s legislature is moving into its final phase focused on reconciling 3 different versions of the 2013-2015 budget before the April 28 adjournment date. And there’s still a threat that the Senate majority will try to cram repeal of family and medical leave insurance into the take home deal. The House and Governor should standContinue reading “Will family leave repeal get crammed into budget deal?”
Author Archives: Marilyn Watkins
Rolling back paid leave protections is the wrong direction for our economy
The Washington Work and Family Coalition stands in strong opposition to SB 5159 repealing family and medical leave insurance and SB 5726 and SB 5728 restricting local governments in adopting standards for paid sick and safe leave. Proposed amendments to these bills do not alter our opposition. Instead, the amendments give the illusion of supportingContinue reading “Rolling back paid leave protections is the wrong direction for our economy”
Washington’s Working Women: Not equal yet
Women’s earnings are essential to economic security for the majority of families in Washington State. Women comprise about half of the state’s workforce. As job losses mount in the second year of the national recession, women’s support of family incomes is more important than ever. However, women continue to earn far less than men. OnContinue reading “Washington’s Working Women: Not equal yet”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 